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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.16, 12,752.33 and 5,262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.16, 12,752.33 and 5,262.63 is: 7,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.16 : 12,752.33 = 5,262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.16/12,752.33 = 5,262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.16x = 12,752.33 × 5,262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.16x = 67,110,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,110,720.29/9,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,263.72

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